Cassell, Sharon K.

Sharon K. Cassell, 65, of Galesburg, died at 9:41 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at home.
Crandall, Margaret I.

Margaret I. Crandall, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, 72, of Monmouth, IL passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 2:58 am at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg, IL surrounded by her family.
Barnds, William Joseph

Rev. William Joseph Barnds, 84 of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at his home on October 4, 2015.
Thimoleas, James P.
Mr. James P. Thimoleas, 57, of Galesburg died at 2:56 pm Monday, October 5, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Elderly Man Appears on Robbery Charges

A 76-year-old Galesburg man made his first appearance in court today following his arrest on robbery charges Sunday night.
United Student Arrested for Threats

A United High School Student was arrested last week for allegedly making multiple threats, including a threat to “shoot up graduation” later this year.
Rams LB Ogletree Has Surgery, Could Return This Season

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree underwent surgery to repair his fractured right fibula on Tuesday, but coach Jeff Fisher says the team will wait to decide whether to make a roster move with him.
Proposed NFL Stadium in St. Louis Secures Naming Rights Deal

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The proposed riverfront NFL stadium in St. Louis has a naming rights deal worth $158 million.
Bears Place Will Montgomery on Injured Reserve

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears center Will Montgomery will miss the remainder of the season because of a broken left fibula.
Blackhawks Place D Rozsival on Long-Term Injured Reserve

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Michal Rozsival on long-term injured reserve.
Upstart Cubs Face Steady Pirates in NL Wild Card

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been here before. The Chicago Cubs haven’t made it for a while.
Butler, McDermott Pace Bulls Over Bucks, 105-95

CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler and Doug McDermott scored 23 points each to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 105-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, making new coach Fred Hoiberg a winner in his
Analysis Finds $300,000 Cost After Fox Lake Officer’s Death
FOX LAKE, Ill. (AP) — A review of personnel records from 50 police agencies working on the unsolved shooting death of Fox Lake Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz has found that more than $300,000 has been spent on
Illinois Corn, Soybean Harvests at the Halfway Mark
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Agriculture says that both the corn and soybean harvests are about 50 percent complete.
Fire Strikes 92-year-old Church on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO (AP) — About 150 firefighters responded when flames engulfed a 92-year-old church on Chicago’s South Side.
Stevenson Family Exhibit on Hold Due to Illinois Budget Feud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A planned exhibit on former Gov. Adlai Stevenson and his political dynasty family is on hold, due partially to Illinois’ budget stalemate.
Rockford Losing its air connection to New York City area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford airport is losing its connection to the New York City area just weeks after the service began.
Cook County to Demolish 7 Buildings on Oak Forest Campus
OAK FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Cook County plans to demolish seven buildings this year on the campus of Oak Forest Health Center in south suburban Chicago.
Illinois Panel to Consider 8 Ailments for Medical Marijuana
COUNTRYSIDE, Ill. (AP) — A panel of medical experts is meeting to consider adding eight more ailments to the list that can be treated by marijuana in Illinois.
Man Faces Murder Charges in 2013 Carjacking Crash in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has been extradited from Wisconsin to face criminal charges in the 2013 carjacking crash that killed an 11-year-old boy.